VIVA ITALIA EDMONTON

Viva Italia is a diverse Edmonton neighbourhood bursting with the charm and flavours of Europe. While the area’s heritage is steeped in Italian culture, a mix of ethnic and cultural backgrounds make walking and shopping around the district a curious and distinctive adventure.

BENVENUTO TO EDMONTON’S LITTLE ITALY

Stroll the quaint sidewalks and discover unique shops and restaurants offering a mix of old world charm and contemporary amenities. Think hundreds of bottles of olive oil, cappuccino (made the right way), exuberantly told stories around each corner, European-style hand-tied flower bouquets and more tomatoes than you can imagine! Think loud soccer games, a deli that can’t be beat, street festivals that can’t be beat, hotly debated issues of the day and oh, did we mention the food? Sip a latte while the kids play in Giovanni Caboto Park by the old-world fountain or dine on a variety of authentic cuisines.

Calendar

Here in Edmonton's Little Italy we have events for all ages from movies in the park to hay rides to full out street festivals. Stroll the quaint sidewalks and discover unique shops and restaurants offering a mix of old world charm and contemporary amenities.

Join us in Spring Time when we celebrate the return of warm weather and sunlight the Italian way. With food! Try Allegro’s Lasagna or Kafana’s Sopska Salad and finish your meal off with an Italian dessert from Spinelli’s and a coffee from the Zocalo Gallery.

The Viva Italia District Association, in partnership with The Zocalo Gallery installed 23 hanging floral baskets, 12 flower barrels and 5 skyline planters along 95 street in 2018. This work serves exemplify Viva Italia’s mandate of “beautifying and activating the Little Italy Streetscape”. Pedestrians and drivers have been sharing photos of these living decorations since the Association was founded in 2014.

Current Opportunities

There are current no job opportunities available. We update our availabilities often so check back soon!

Featured Business

Zocalo

Restaurants / Cafe

Zocalo is a colourful gift, flower, and plant gallery in Edmonton’s Little Italy. Find fresh florals, surprises to share, and entertaining home and garden ideas. Linger over a latte, have fun shopping, and reinvigorate your giving and living. What could be better?